Beginning March 2026, the VetREST Therapeutic Horticulture series works to bring the healing power of working and tending the land to Veterans in the Portland Metro area.
During these facilitated monthly activities we will grow together with sessions that highlight the seasonality of garden work and parallels to personal growth.
Our goal is to provide those who have served our country with a deeper understanding of how the land can support them and their communities to find a greater peace within.
In addition to our monthly program, VetREST is also offering one-on-one mentorship for a limited number of participants.
With the generous support of the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA), this one-year program is free to all Veterans.
Our first three monthly activities will be held at the Bybee Lakes Hope Center Victory Garden in North Portland:
- 3/2026 - Props to the people
- 4/2026 - DIY Kokedama (moss ball)
- 5/2026 - Tiny plant project
For more information, please contact our Therapeutic Horticulture Program Manager, Glyness Dean.